Course Title: NRSG 488: NCLEX Preparation

Credits: 1 (lecture)

Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the final semester

 

Course Description: Focus is on preparation for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for the Registered Nurse (RN) with the goal of passing the NCLEX examination upon degree conferral. The course guides development of a personal study plan based on preparatory exam results, highlighting areas for improvement specific to the categories of the NCLEX test plan and guides studying for the Next-Gen NCLEX exam.

Catalog Course Description: The course guides development of a personal study plan based on preparatory exam results, highlighting areas for improvement specific to the categories of the NCLEX test plan and guides studying for the Next-Gen NCLEX exam.

Course Objectives: 

  1. Introduce students to NCLEX prep software.
  2. Evaluate baseline clinical judgement and NCLEX readiness by identifying strengths and areas for improvement via a benchmark exam.
  3. Create and submit a study plan for NCLEX success including elements of review, remediation, and practice exams.

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Create a personalized study plan for the NCLEX examination post-graduation.
  2. Utilize the NCLEX test bank programs available via prep software.
  3. Demonstrate study progress and real-time knowledge theough NCLEX simulation exams.
  4. Review the NCLEX test plan and NCSBN website.

AACN Competencies

This course advances:

1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinctive perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines. 

1.3. Demonstrate clinical judgement founded on a broad knowledge base. 

2.2. Communicate effectively with individuals. 

2.3. Integrate assessment skills in practice. 

2.4. Diagnose potential health problems and needs. 

2.5. Develop a plan of care. 

2.6. Demonstrate accountability for care delivery. 

3.2. Engage in effective partnerships. 

3.3 Demonstrate advocacy strategies. 

5.4. Contribute to a culture of patient safety. 

5.5. Contribute to a culture of provider and work environment safety. 

6.3. Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address healthcare needs. 

7.1. Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.

AACN Threads

Equity and Inclusion

Diversity

Cultural Sensitivity 

Social Determinants of Health

Communication

Ethics

Clinical Judgement

Mental Health

Concepts and Content:

  1. NCLEX Test Plan 
    1. Review the current NCSBN NCLEX test-plan 
      1. Establish familiarity with the layout of the NCLEX, computer adaptive testing, and the test-plan categories 
  2. Establish study routines using Next-Gen NCLEX questions 
    1. Incorporate NCLEX style test questions into weekly routine 
      1. Utilize testing application.
      2. Incorporate Clinical Judgement Simulations in studying
    2. Increase number questions consistently throughout the semester to build data bank of information on areas of concern and highlight areas of success.
  3. Identify barriers to success 
    1. Decreasing test anxiety
    2. How to prepare the day of and the days leading to the NCLEX
    3. Failure to study
    4. Lack of motivation
  4. Create personalized study plan for success after graduation 
    1. Building on information garnered from NCLEX Preparedness tests, quiz banks, and simulations, create a personal study plan for success after graduation.
    2. Incorporate platform of student’s choice (Nurse Think, Kaplan, UWorld etc.) per their study style, budget and familiarity 

Suggested Student Learning Activities:

  • Exam Master NCLEX Simulations
  • NCLEX Preparedness test
  • NCLEX Study Plan
  • Online Discussion
    • Topics: What to expect the day of the NCLEX, how to approach the day before/ day of, anxiety reduction, study tips, how to set up a study space, etc.
  • NCLEX authorization form
  • Class surveys
    • pre/post class then, boards
  • Clinical Judgement Simulations
  • Scavenger Hunt quiz of NCSBN website and NCLEX test plan.

 

Approved by UAAC: 8/25/2023

Approved by Faculty: 9/11/2023